Underground Parking Repair and Restoration

After years of use, underground parking garages are notorious for having numerous problems due to many contributing factor such as poor initial design, water and drainage problems that eventually create structural issues.

Cochren Foundation & Repair provide a permanent and cost effective solution for underground parking structures for low rise town houses and condominiums.

As engineers and contractors offer our clients a fast track solution to resolving problem associated with underground parking structures. Our years of expertise help us provide innovative solution that are not only safe and sustainable, but very cost effective.

Most garage failures stem from a combination of water intrusion and "Concrete Spalling." Once salt water reaches the rebar, it expands, popping off the concrete cover.

Common Issues We Solve:

• Structural Distress: Concrete spalling, delamination, and exposed rebar in slabs or columns.
• Active Water Leaks: Water penetrating through cracks, cold joints, or failed membranes.
• Chloride Corrosion: De-icing salts soaking into the concrete and corroding reinforcement.
• Drainage Failures: Ponding water, plugged weeping tiles, or undersized drains.
• Safety Hazards: Poor lighting, slippery ramps, or loose concrete overhead.

Many property managers first notice a problem when residents report water dripping onto vehicles or when pieces of concrete begin falling from overhead areas. In many cases, visible deterioration is only part of a much larger issue.

You may need an underground parking garage assessment if you are seeing:

• Leaks or damp spots on walls and ceilings
• Rust staining on concrete surfaces
• Cracking, scaling, or patch failure
• Spalled concrete with exposed rebar
• Standing water or poor drainage after rain or snow
• Deterioration at ramps, slab edges, or expansion joints
• Recurring maintenance issues in the same locations
• Reserve fund concerns related to structural repairs

Early investigation allows repairs to be planned before damage spreads further through the slab or supporting structure.

• Low-Rise Expertise: We specialize in the specific framing and load requirements of townhouses and low-rise condos.
• Transparent Pricing: Quantified scopes with clear unit rates for any alternates.
• Resident-First Approach: We prioritize communication, safety, and cleanliness in occupied buildings.

We provide underground parking repair and restoration services in the following areas throughout the Southern Ontario.